I want to thank Christian Focus Publications for providing me with a copy of Mark’s Marvellous Book in return for my honest opinion, and with two copies for the giveaway.
Alan Mann, an aeronautical engineer and an elder at the Philip Street Chapel, has done a fabulous job of writing and illustrating a delightful and unique children’s book in the 160-page Mark’s Marvellous Book (CF4K, 2016). It would be difficult for me to be any more excited about a picture story book related to the Bible than I am about this one.
Part picture book, part children’s Bible, this is a fun read with an important purpose. Mark’s Marvellous Book has 18 “chapters”. Alan Mann takes a section of the gospel of Mark and selects a them for each chapter. He then has a little 6 page story book (told by the children) that focuses on the theme. The simple illustrations are modern and engaging, and the little story sections are fun to read.
The end of each chapter ends with a one-page synopsis of the section of Mark, tied into the them for the previous six pages. The illustrations on the synopsis page are a little complex, with cool textured backgrounds. Really, the illustrations throughout are just neat. The entire package is adorable. I predict this will be a favorite for many kids–one of those books children ask for over and over again. And really, it’s so meaningful and important to help lay a scriptural foundation for our kids when they’re young.
Alan Mann’s Mark’s Marvellous Book is fabulous. It’s fun, each chapter is a readable bedtime or family worship section, it’s contemporary, and it’s true to the scripture covered. I highly recommend this resource for families with young kids, and as a gift for birthdays. It’s that great.
Christian Focus is generously allowing me to give away two copies of Mark’s Marvellous Book. You can enter to win below.
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Tracy says
February 19, 2016 at 5:09 amThank you for sharing this book! I’m very interested in sharing it with my children,
Staci says
February 19, 2016 at 5:30 amI am always looking for solid Biblical books for my younger son and I think this would be great!
Katrina says
February 19, 2016 at 6:31 amI hadn’t heard of this before – it looks great for my early elementary age children!
Rachel says
February 19, 2016 at 6:41 amThis book looks wonderful. Adding to my Wish List.
Valerie fletcher says
February 19, 2016 at 6:48 amLooks great!
Heather G. says
February 19, 2016 at 7:21 amThis looks like a great book. Thanks for sharing with us.
Elizabeth says
February 19, 2016 at 7:24 amMy 4 year old would LOVE this! He loves reading bible stories and especially having something that is his own (not passed down from the older ones!).
jennifer mathesz says
February 19, 2016 at 7:50 ami lovethat it’s made for younger kids
CW says
February 19, 2016 at 7:54 amThanks for a chance to win!
Ruth says
February 19, 2016 at 8:25 amOur congregation is studying the book of Mark right now. It would be wonderful to have my children follow along with us but at their level.
Kate says
February 19, 2016 at 8:26 amSounds like an interesting way to engage young kids.
william gossage says
February 19, 2016 at 8:43 amThis book sounds like it be great for the kids
Tara McClenahan says
February 19, 2016 at 9:21 amI’m excited about this book because it will be a great resource to share in my private homeschool community library!
Kelly says
February 19, 2016 at 10:00 amWow. This looks like a great book!
jenn says
February 19, 2016 at 11:44 amLooks like a great book for my son!
Hope Scheimo says
February 19, 2016 at 12:07 pmThe review says that Mark’s Marvellous Book by Alan Mann is part picture book and part children’s Bible; this is a very good thing for children. I like that the review tells me who the author is (an aeronautical engineer AND elder at his church) as well as telling me about the book. I really like the fact that part of the book is told by the children yet STILL focuses on the theme! And that it lets me know that each chapter ends with a one-page synopsis. This helps when wanting to recap or just summarize for children because they want to flip through too fast for me to read to them because they have their favorite pictures. And this book, from your review, sounds like it has some wonderful pictures/illustrations! (This is what captures the children’s attentions!) All I will have to do is read up the summary quickly to orientate myself with the stories in each section so as not to confuse the kids! Thank you for this review.
Heather says
February 19, 2016 at 2:36 pmThis book looks great! I love fun Biblical books!
Teresa says
February 19, 2016 at 3:13 pmThis looks amazing. What a great concept for teaching children.
Sharon says
February 19, 2016 at 4:15 pmThis looks lIke an excellent book!
Marion says
February 19, 2016 at 4:48 pmWhat a lovely book to win. Thanks for the giveaway.
Marion
zekesmom10 says
February 19, 2016 at 6:08 pmSuper cute illustrations. Thanks for sharing. This one’s going on my wishlist.
Erica Bancroft says
February 19, 2016 at 10:46 pmA relatably animated, comic book style version of the Gospel of Mark? Sign us up!!
A couple of my kids, one in particular, has learned to love reading because of comic books so a Bible-based story book with page after page of neat line drawings … Perfect.
May you be blessed with success for making Gods Word more accessible, relatable, and interesting to children.
Tara says
February 20, 2016 at 8:55 amthis looks like a great book to share with my kids!
Crystal Kupper says
February 20, 2016 at 1:30 pmI love the idea of kids diving into specific books of the Bible so young!
Marissa W. says
February 20, 2016 at 1:56 pmWhat do I love about this book- other than everything. I like the fact that the pictures are big and the text is short enabling the little ones attention to remain focused/engaged and to interact/comment/ask questions about the pictures. The book can easily be read over and over.
Annette says
February 20, 2016 at 2:09 pmWith three homeschooling kids 2-6, this sound like a great resource for us!
Kimberly says
February 20, 2016 at 3:47 pmThis would be perfect for my boys. Looks awesome.
Sarah M says
February 20, 2016 at 6:41 pmI have 2 boys (6 and 3)and sometimes it’s a challenge to find a book appropriate for both of them. This looks like it will fit the bill!
Books By Corine says
February 22, 2016 at 5:02 pmThanks for sharing. I love find great Christian books. Will have to check this one out if I dont win.
Suzanne says
February 22, 2016 at 8:04 pmI like that it is like a bible study for the littles! I’ve been looking for something like this! Thanks for sharing! My three year old and seven year old twins would benefit greatly from this.
NT says
February 25, 2016 at 12:28 pmI love the illustrations and that you can use it for younger children
Sara waryasz says
February 25, 2016 at 8:04 pmThis book looks great!
Jessica says
February 26, 2016 at 6:04 amI love that it is Biblical based.
Dana says
February 27, 2016 at 10:08 amMy boys could read this together!
dmspetman says
February 28, 2016 at 3:40 pmI love how it is geared toward younger kids with the kids telling the story. The artwork is neat, too!
Audra O'Hara says
February 29, 2016 at 8:00 pmI like that it’s written for ages 3-8. It seems like a great way to get a dialog started with children, on their level, about the Bible.
Darcy says
March 4, 2016 at 9:31 amI like that my younger children will be able to read and do this on their own if wanted.